The scale of Welcome To The Jungle continues to grow, with 18 actors from Housefull 5 officially confirmed as part of the upcoming ensemble comedy.
The overlap between the two projects brings together one of the largest recurring casts seen in recent Hindi cinema.
The announcement has sparked interest among fans of large-scale, multi-starrer comedies.
18 Familiar Faces from Housefull 5
Actors appearing in both Housefull 5 and Welcome To The Jungle include Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangda Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Bobby Deol.
The extensive cast lineup highlights the film’s ambitious ensemble-driven approach.
Such a large crossover cast is rarely seen in contemporary Bollywood productions.
Mumbai Schedule Wrapped Successfully
Welcome To The Jungle recently wrapped its year-end shooting schedule in Mumbai, marking a major milestone for the film’s production.
The completion of this schedule reflects the scale and coordination required to manage such a large cast. The team is now moving closer to the next phase of post-production.
Akshay Kumar Shares BTS Glimpse
To mark the shoot wrap and extend Christmas wishes, Akshay Kumar shared a behind-the-scenes video featuring the cast.
The clip hinted at the actor appearing in two different avatars — a younger and an older version — adding intrigue around his role.
The video quickly drew attention from fans eager to see what the film has in store.
Akshay Kumar’s Message to Fans
Sharing the update, Akshay wrote, “Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas from the giant cast of Welcome to the Jungle! In cinemas 2026. Never have I ever been part of something so big… none of us have.”
He further praised the team effort behind the film and expressed excitement about presenting the project to audiences.
The message underscored the scale and collaborative spirit of the production.
Jay-Ho Scoop
With its unusually large ensemble cast and a 2026 theatrical release locked in, Welcome To The Jungle is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious multi-starrer comedies currently in the pipeline.
The film’s scale, star power and crossover appeal have already set high expectations.
It remains one of the most closely watched upcoming Bollywood projects.
